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Virtual keyboards are provided on the Security Architecture (SA) login page and do not require end users acquire additional software. Some of the features of Federal Student Aid Virtual Keyboard include:

Highly effective in evading “Key Logging”

Widely used by many financial institutions

Least expensive technology to deploy (even for 50 million users)

Does not require any new hardware or software on client machines

Does not require any changes to the applications

Available to all applications that use SA

Works in conjunction with the existing keyboard

Usage is optional but can be made mandatory based on security policy

Keys can entered by mouse click or by leaving mouse on the key for 2 seconds

Active confirmation is the process of a Designated Point Administrator (DPA) reviewing users' access privileges on a establish time schedule and confirming these users' privileges. This will help ensure an updated and secure environment for system accessibility.

The Federal Student Aid DPAs will be required to review their list of users who access Federal Student Aid systems and confirm that each individual continues to be a valid user. This will be done on a periodic basis.